What a major drag - Alto Palato is closing in December

This is one of my favorites places, the best pizza for sure, great food and service - love their special wed night deals with 40% off wine, great romantic bar, how about great everything - I am really bummed out. I guess the reason is so that Danilo Terribili can give his all to Sparks, but what a major blow to dining in this town @ least for me.

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Chefs Joanne Chang and Karen Akunowicz from Myers + Chang in Boston, show us how to use lemongrass. It's the central ingredient in their Green Monster, infusing the stir-fry with unique bright, citrusy, and floral-herbal fragrance. Read more.